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In mathematics, the degree symbol is used to represent an angle measured in degrees. The symbol is typically used in an expression like this:
In plain language, this represents a 45-degree angle. The symbol is also used in physics as a unit of temperature for Fahrenheit and celsius.
Degrees are a unit that measures rotation. The degree angle system divides a full rotation into 360 units called degrees.